Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Job Status: Full-Time
Department: Community Rehabilitation Services
Direct Report: CRS Manager
Executive Report: Director of Services
JOB SUMMARY- Supervising adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an Adult Day Training/Work Activity setting.
- Program Supervision-direct supervision and training to improve and maintain clients independent daily living skills and work-related skills. Assist in organizing and planning daily activities throughout the day.
- Work Supervision-training, performance and quality improvement of clients in an assembly-oriented light manufacturing work environment.
- Community Access-organizing and facilitating community activities to increase opportunities for community inclusion.
- Case Supervision-formulate, implement, and maintain individual client program plans. Keep related documentation and communication within regulation and accreditation parameters.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES- Qualified candidates must have strong people skills.
- Implement plans of care and behavior management plans for persons served.
- Plan and implement individualized and/or group training programs that meet the needs of clients and referral, funding sources, i.e.: self-help skills, communication development, interpersonal, social, and adaptive skills.
- Run production jobs including training clients on jobs, supplying, and maintaining quality control standards.
- Planning and taking clients on community-based activities.
- Maintain adequate documentation related to individualized and/or group training provided.
- Provide support and assistance to counselors as needed to ensure the success of the Community Rehabilitation Services Program.
- Provide resource assistance to other facility staff as directed.
- Maintain production day sheets/records as assigned for caseload.
- Orient new clients to programs assigned.
- Convey a positive image of Proudworks.
- Safety/Health/Housekeeping
- Completing other Community Rehabilitation Services Specialist responsibilities and duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• - Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
- Ability to perform direct demonstration training for a client population diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Assist clients in carrying out daily living skills.
- Must be able to perform physically active duties on the production floor, assisting clients and team members as needed. Position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Physical stamina to assist clients with disabilities, i.e. assist with transitioning, etc.
- Must be able to bend, crouch, squat, and be able to push wheelchairs without restriction.
- Quality Control
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor’s degree in human services related field and/or experience in areas directly related to the position preferred.
- Prior experience working with people with disabilities a plus.
- Strong computer aptitude.
ABOUT PROUDWORKS
Proudworks has been serving individuals and businesses in Northern Kentucky since 1973, initially established as the Boone Adult Work Activity Center (BAWAC), led by our founding President & CEO, Ken Schmidt. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we are focused on transforming barriers into opportunities—helping people live, learn, work, and thrive in the community.
Through our Community Rehabilitation Services (Adult Day Training), we support individuals in building job & life skills, confidence, and meaningful community connections. Our Supported Employment program connects individuals to competitive jobs, providing personalized coaching and ongoing support to help them succeed in the workplace.
Our Production department partners with local and regional businesses to deliver high-quality assembly, packaging, and fulfillment work—creating valuable, real-world work experiences for people with disabilities. In addition, our Transportation team provides safe, reliable access to programs, employment, and medical appointments, helping remove one of the biggest barriers to independence.
For more than 52 years, Proudworks has continued to evolve to meet the needs of our community—driven by a commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and impact, and made possible through the dedication of our clients, staff, partners, and supporters.
BENEFIT PROGRAM
Featured benefits for full-time team members include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Pet insurance and pet discount program
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off policy
- Generous holiday schedule
Equal Opportunity Employment
Proudworks and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.
